Program Learning Outcomes

B.S. in Aerospace Technology Management

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Evaluate current market conditions, customer requirements, and aerospace vehicle support requirements, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and procedures to successfully design an effective aerospace support organization in a simulated aerospace operations setting.
  • In a team setting, the students will identify a current issue and propose a viable solution through a formal report and presentation that will be associated with topics involving aerospace vehicles (or component) certification standards, regulatory requirements, maintenance planning, safety management, and training within one of the aerospace sectors.
  • Synthesize acquired knowledge, judgement, and expertise in an operational setting.

B.S. in Aviation Management

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Evaluate current market conditions and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and procedures to successfully manage aerospace operations in a simulated aviation business setting.
  • In a team setting, students will create a viable business plan that includes business overview, market analysis, sales and marketing plan, ownership and management plan, operating and financial plan.
  • Synthesize acquired knowledge, judgment, and expertise in a business setting.

A.A.S. in Aviation Science

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of FAA written exam material with score of 80% or above.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers, and skills of an instrument-rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
  • Students will manage all available equipment, systems, and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Students will self-critique ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Students will produce professional-quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.

A.S. in Aviation Science

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of FAA written exam material with score of 80% or above
  • Demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers and skills of an instrument rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
  • Manage all available equipment, systems and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Self-critique ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action and make appropriate decisions.
  • Produce professional quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.

Aviation Science Certificate of Proficiency

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Investigate aviation/aerospace career opportunities and associated skills required in aviation in preparation for employment.
  • Identify aviation applications, including aerospace technology and terminology.
  • Explain the aerodynamic principles of flight that affect aircraft operation.
  • Apply knowledge of pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation in conjunction with the aeronautical charts, plotters, flight computers, and flight publications necessary for cross-country flight.

B.S. in Professional Pilot

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers, and skills of an instrument-rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.  
  • Students will manage all available equipment, systems, and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Students will self-critique their ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Students will produce professional-quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.
  • Students will demonstrate self-directed learning to complete a professional industry certification, training course, or an approved internship program.